Wall mounting bracket with slidable wing

ABSTRACT

A wall mounting bracket apparatus and system is provided. The apparatus and system has a body and a slidable wing that slides along the body and mates with the discrete attachment positions along the body. The body may have a perimeter and a corresponding opening. It is also contemplated that the body may have a perimeter that is of a different shape than the opening or plurality of openings within the perimeter. The opening area preferably have an area of at least 20 in 2  and the body has a perimeter-opening distance of less than 1 inch and at least one entry position with markings. Furthermore, the mating portion-opening distance of bracket is less than 0.9 in. The preferred embodiment includes a commercial product comprising the bracket with a body, the slidable wing in which the wing can be pre-attached to the body or not.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation-in-part which claims priority to U.S.patent application Ser. No. 11/532,009 filed on Sep. 14, 2006.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The field of the invention is for wall mounting brackets.

BACKGROUND

In today's technological era, consumers demand more sophisticated, andmore convenient systems including home entertainment, audio and videotechnology. Consumers desire to have more streamlined devices and waysof configuring the devices without all the associated wiring that isrequired to connect one device to another. For example, many consumersnow have advanced audio/visual entertainment systems. In order to fullyenjoy the systems, a need exists to have speakers and other devicesadapted for fitment about the individual using the devices. Therefore,many of these consumers now have audio/visual devices installed in thewall and/or mounted from the ceiling to emphasis the complete audiovisual experience.

Traditional device installation methods requires cutting a hole in wallsand utilizing a bracket as a template. Bracket wings are provided andare attached to the bracket via a connection mechanism, typically takingthe form of screws or similar mechanisms. The bracket adapted with wingstructures are typically installed into the wall by using an anchoringsystem that attaches to the front and rear portions of the wall. Oncethe bracket system has been installed, the wall may need some additionalattention to determine if installation was incorrect or larger than thedesired holes which are visible to the consumer. An object of the deviceis to conceal any evidence that the bracket required holes to beinserted into the wall and/or ceiling.

This traditional bracket-wing system has a plurality of limitations. Onelimitation is that such devices are extremely inflexible and are unableto accommodate different wall panels. Additionally, as the bracket maybe adapted for use with a plurality of different devices, the bracketand its associated wings may need to be configured in different sizes toaccommodate different structures that are hung. However, the prior artbrackets do not allow flexibility in changing the position of the wingon the bracket after the bracket has been adapted and affixed to thewall and/or ceiling. Depending on the relationship between the wall andthe device's size and shape, different bracket-wing configurations areoften required. When the wing-bracket comes pre-attached or affixed inan inflexible positions, it becomes cumbersome and the accommodation ofvarious devices becomes problematic.

Another limitation of the prior art bracket systems is that the widewidth of the bracket and wing system reduces what may be already a verylimited space for locating a stud within the wall. Additionally, withprior art bracket systems, the traditional method of utilizing thebracket systems does not allow for easy assembly. Most of the prior artbracket systems require at least the use of screws and other connectionmeans that most bracket systems are sold as a single unit which meansthat the wings and brackets are an integrated piece with little room foradaption and configuration.

Therefore, such a need exists for a new bracket system having a wingassembly that allows for easy configuration of the unit for adaption toa plurality of different devices. Another need exists for a new bracketsystem having a wing assembly that may facilitate easier installationand added flexibility of the bracket system. Moreover, a need stillexists for a bracket system having at least a wing portion that canaccommodate a plurality of different devices thereon and may be adaptedto fit a plurality of different surfaces.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides an apparatus, systems and methods for amounting brackets that have a body and a slidable wing that can attachat various attachment points on the body of the bracket. The body of thebracket may have a discrete second position on the common side of thebody with the first attachment position, at which the wing can bealternatively positioned with respect to the body.

The body of the bracket is contemplated to have at least three sides andat least a curved edge. Furthermore, the body can have a substantiallyrectangular perimeter and a substantially rectangular opening or asubstantially ovoid perimeter and a substantially ovoid opening. It isalso contemplated that the body can be a perimeter that is of adifferent shape than the opening or multiple of openings within oneperimeter. The body can be made of plastic, metal, nonmetal, andmixtures thereof. The opening area will preferably have an area of atleast 20 in².

In yet further aspects of preferred embodiments, the body has aperimeter-opening distance of less than 1 inch and at least one entryposition with markings. The wing can slide onto the body via the entryposition and attaches to any attachment position.

To this end, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, anapparatus for mounting of a device is provided. The apparatus has atleast a body portion and a wing portion whereby the wing portion ismoveable about the body portion. Additionally, the apparatus has anattachment portion for attachment of the wing portion to the bodyportion.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has an attachment portionwherein the attachment portion has at least a first attachment point anda second attachment point.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the bodyhas a plurality of sides.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the bodyhas an outside edge.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has an attachment portionwherein the attachment portion has a second attachment point on the sideof the body, at which the wing can be alternatively positioned withrespect to the body.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the body isconstructed from plastic.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the body isconstructed from a substantially rigid material.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the body isconstructed from metal, nonmetal, and other suitably rigid material.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the body isconfigured to accommodate a plurality of sized and dimensioned devices.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the bodyhas a perimeter, and defines an opening which accommodates a pluralityof different sized and dimensioned devices to be held.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the bodyhas a plurality of openings.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the bodyhas at least a first entry position.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a wing slides attaches tothe body via an entry position and attaches to the attachment portion.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has at least one lockingmechanism on the body.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a at least one lockingmechanism wherein the locking mechanism has a locking clip attached tothe wing that removably attached to the body.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a wing wherein the winghas a lip that slides onto a receiving slot opened at the body.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a wing wherein the wing ispre-attached to the body.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a wing wherein the wing isremovably attachable to the body of the mounting apparatus.

In an exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting device, apparatus andsystem is provided.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting device andsystem is provided wherein the device and system may be utilized tomount a speaker to a surface.

Another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mounting deviceand system wherein the device and system may be utilized to mount adevice to a plurality of different surfaces including walls, ceilingsand other surfaces.

Still another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mountingdevice and system wherein the device and system may be utilized to mounta device to a plurality of different surfaces having different texturesand thickness.

Yet another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mountingdevice and system wherein the system may be utilized to mount a speakerthereon.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting system andmethod is provided wherein the system may be utilized to mount aplurality of different devices depending on the desired use by an enduser.

In an exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting system and method isprovided wherein the system may be utilized to mount a touch screendisplay.

Still another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mountingsystem and method whereby the system may be utilized to mount lightingcontrols.

Yet another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mountingsystem and method wherein the mounting system may be utilized to mount alight switch and controls thereon.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting system andmethod is provided wherein the system may be utilized to mount poweroutlets, low voltage data such as cable, internet and the like.

In another exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting system and methodis provided wherein the system may be utilized to mount generichide-away boxes, thermostats and other box structures.

Still another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mountingsystem and method wherein the system may be utilized to mounttelevisions having tubes, flat screens, LCDs, Plasma units and othervisual devices.

Another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mounting systemand method wherein the system may be utilized to mount audio componentssuch as speakers, receivers, MP3 players, MP3 player docking stations,ports, and a plurality of different audio system components and devices.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting system andmethod is provided wherein the system may be utilized to mounttelephones, microphones, intercom units and the like.

Still another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mountingsystem and method wherein the system may be utilized to mount chargingdocking stations, HVAC vents and returns and other HVAC control devices.

Yet another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mountingsystem and method wherein the system may be utilized to mount aplurality of different devices thereon including the combination ofseveral audio/visual devices along with telephone, speaker, microphones,controls, HVAC units and the like.

Further it is contemplated that in an exemplary embodiment, an improvedmounting system and method are provided wherein the system may allow formounting of a plurality of different devices on any of a plurality ofdifferent textured and contoured surfaces including walls, ceilings andother types of surfaces whether indoor or outdoor.

Moreover, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, animproved mounting system and method is provided wherein the system mayprovide mounting on a surface of a plurality of devices whereby thedevices requires leveling.

It is contemplated that there is at least one locking position along anedge of the body, and at least one locking clip on a mating portion ofthe wing that mates with the body at the locking position. The lipslides onto a receiving slot opened at the body and the locking clipserves to interlock with a mating element at the locking position. Themating portion-opening distance of the bracket is less than 9/10 in.Preferred embodiment includes a commercial product comprising thebracket with a body, the slidable wing in which the wing can bepre-attached to the body or not.

Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the presentinvention will become more apparent from the following detaileddescription of preferred embodiments of the invention, along with theaccompanying drawings in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is front plan view of a bracket with attached wings according tothe inventive subject matter.

FIG. 2 is a close-up view of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the bracket according to the inventivesubject matter.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the bracket with the wings unattachedaccording to the inventive subject matter.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a wing according to the inventivesubject matter.

FIG. 6. is an alternative embodiment of a bracket with unattached wingsaccording to the inventive subject matter.

FIG. 7 is a close-up view of FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a front view of an alternative embodiment of a bracket withattached wings according to the inventive subject matter.

FIG. 9 is a close-up view of FIG. 8.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In FIG. 1 a mounting kit 100 generally includes a bracket 110 disposedin an opening 220, with a plurality of attachment positions 120, and awing 140 with a mating portion 142 attached at the attachment positions120 and a holding clip 170.

Bracket 110 has a plurality of attachment positions 120 fitted all alongthe edges 220 of the bracket 110 to receive a wing 140 as shown in FIG.2, but in any event is preferably sized and dimensioned to fit snuglyinto the opening 120. Preferably, bracket 110 has a rectangularperimeter and four sides and each side has two opposing edges toaccommodate the attachment positions, which allows for a tighter lockingmechanism. However, it should be understood that the bracket 110 may beshaped and sized in a plurality of different dimensions andconfigurations to accommodate a plurality of different devices to beaccommodate by the bracket 110. In an exemplary embodiment, there may bea 0.3 inch width between the edges. Additionally, the width may be ofany size needed to accommodate any sized bracket. Depending on how thenumber of wings needed for each individual application, the bracket 110may be adapted to accommodate at least one and/or may be adapted to holda plurality of attachment positions along a side of the bracket 110.

In an exemplary embodiment, the shape of the bracket 110 may berectangular shape. However, it should be understood, that a person ofordinary skill in the art may desire the shape of the bracket to besquare, circular, triangular and any other shape to accommodate thedevice to be hung. Moreover, in one exemplary embodiment, the bracket110 may be dimensioned 16 inches by 10 inches, but can have any othersuitable dimensions, to accommodate any shapes and sized openings. Forexample, FIGS. 6, 7, 8 and 9 demonstrate a bracket having a circularshape and a triangle shape is also contemplated. Bracket 110 ispreferably molded from high strength thermoset plastic, and as shown ingreater detail in FIG. 3. However, it should be understood that thebracket 110 may be constructed of any suitable material including wood,metal, plastic, rubber or any suitably rigid material to accomplish thedesired functionality. The bracket 110 may also include cabinet mounts(not shown) for attaching a device housing unit (not shown) via a pivotloop 202. Additionally, the bracket 110 may also have at least a holeadapted to accommodate screws (not shown), a recess into which a portionof the hung device may be removed and secured with a rim and theaddition of magnets to secure the device. (not shown).

It is contemplated that the attachment positions 120 may be a set ofindentations 121 that are located along an outer edge 122 of the bracket110. The inner edge 124 of the bracket 110 may define the opening 120.Additionally, the inner edge 124 of the bracket 110 may also be raisedfrom the outside edge 125 of the perimeter 127 of the bracket 110. In anexemplary embodiment, the distance between the outside edge 125 and theinner edge 129 may be less than 0.5 inch, and more preferably less than0.4 inch. The narrow distance between the bracket 110 and the wing 140may allow for additional flexibility in locating a wall stud (not shown)during installation of the bracket 110 to the surface. Locating a wallstud (not shown) can be problematic if the distance between the bracket110 and the wing 140 is to large, thereby complicating the end user'sability to find the stud.

The outer edge 122 has a first side 131 and a second side 133 and mayalso have an attachment portion 135 thereon located on both of the firstside 131 and the second side 133. In an exemplary embodiment, theattachment portion 135 may have two sets of indentations 137 locatedalong two opposing sides of the outer edge 122 of the bracket 110 forsecuring the attachment portion 135 of the bracket 110 to the wing 140.However, the attachment portion 135 may vary to any suitable positionsand/or dimensions as desired by the end user. For example, theattachment portion 135 may be positioned on only one side or may overlapto accommodate attachment of a wing 140. In an exemplary embodiment, thefirst set of indentations 137 of the attachment portion 135 may be 0.75inch long each and sits 0.1 inch from one edge of the bracket and spaced2 inches apart from each other. A subsequent second set of indentations139 may be a continuation portion about 2.5 inches long and may sit 0.05inch from the opposing edge. It is contemplated that along the center ofthe portion, there is a further indentation about 0.5 inch long and sits0.10 inch from the second edge for a tighter attachment. Theindentations may allow an installer of the bracket 110 to easily attacha wing 140 to the bracket 140 without any use of screws or nails (notshown) for increase flexibility of the bracket 110 by the end user.

Attachment portion 137 may be located throughout the bracket 110 toreceive a wing 140. In an exemplary embodiment, each side of the bracket110 may have at least one attachment portion 137 and/or may have aplurality of attachment portions 137 depending on the need related tosecuring the device. The secured attachment of the bracket 110 isimportant since any accommodated device will be attached to the bracket110 rather than being attached directly to a panel supporting thebracket 110.

The opening 220 may also be any suitable shape and size and can be asubstantially different shape than the perimeter of the bracket. In anexemplary embodiment, the openings may be rectangular to accommodaterectangular shaped devices inserted therein, but could also be ovoidwhich includes circles as shown in FIGS. 6, 7, 8 and 9 and ovals or anyother desired shape. It should be understood that any desired shapeand/or dimension may be contemplated depending on the devices insertedin the bracket 110 and the openings 220 may be adjusted to accommodatethe plurality of different types of devices that may be inserted. Thearea of the opening is generally dependent of the size of the device tobe inserted. Especially preferred openings have an area of at least 20in², 40 in², 60 in², and even 100 in². Nevertheless, for stability, itis contemplated that the bracket may have an opening with a length thatis no more than 15 inches or less than 5 inches to ensure stability. Insome cases it may be desirable to include multiple openings within abracket to accommodate multiple devices therein. Openings could be cutat a job site or elsewhere by an installer, but are more convenientlyprecut (or molded to include the opening) at the manufacturer.

In FIG. 4, the wing 140 is connected to a mating portion 142 with twolocking clips 146 and a lip 148.

Mating portion 142 is a piece of plastic that is welded onto the wing140. Other high strength thermoset plastic and materials may be used. Itshould be understood that any substantially rigid material may beutilized. The lateral length of the mating portion preferably is lessthan 0.5 inch, more preferably is less than 0.4 inch. The short lengthadvantageously allows the wing to be attached to the bracket withoutadding unnecessary space.

In an exemplary embodiment, the configuration of the mating portion 142is shown in FIG. 4. From the side perspective, the mating portion has across-section of the letter “T.” There is a base that has one sideattached to the wing via an attachment mechanism. It is contemplated inan exemplary embodiment, that the side may be attached to the wing 140by a welding means. However, it is also contemplated that a plurality ofdifferent attachment mechanisms may be utilized such as an adhesive,snap-on and a screw means. The base 150 may comprise a number ofindentations 152, and in an exemplary embodiment, may have a pluralityof indentations 152. It is contemplated that there can be multipleindentations along the base of the mating portion 142.

Lip 148 is disposed in between the indentations 152. When mating withthe attachment portion 137, the lip 148 slides into the bracket 110 toensure locking. The other side of the mating portion 142 may have twolocking clips 146 which are positioned across from the indentations 137on the base of the mating portion 142. However, it is contemplated thatthere may be one single or multiple locking clips 146 that sit alongsideof the mating portion 142. The lip 148 serves to further secure thelocking mechanism between the bracket 110 and the wing 140.

Wings 140 extend from the corresponding edges of the bracket 110 to apanel and/or a wallboard to support a device. In an exemplaryembodiment, the wings 140 may extend coplanar and/or in the samedirection as a plane of the bracket 110. However, to accommodatedifferent positions, such as when the device is positioned at a cornerof a surface, the wing 140 may extend to a plane of the bracket 110. Atpresent, at least one wing 140 is attachable to the bracket 140 at anyof the attachment positions on a given side. However, it is possiblemultiple wings 140 may attach to the bracket 110 at various attachmentpositions.

Moreover, the wings 130 may extend in any length from any sides of thebracket 110 to allow flexibility by the end user. It is contemplatedthat the length of the wings 140 extend away from the bracket 110. In anexemplary embodiment, the wings 140 may extend from the bracket 10twelve, sixteen, 24 or more inches away. The extension of the wings 140away from the bracket 110 may allow for accommodation of different sizeddevices and allow for adaption of the brackets 110 to wall studs thatare spread apart at a greater distance from each other. The width of thewings 140 should be as long as necessary to accommodate the attachmentportions 137. Preferably, the width of the wing 140 is at least as greatas a width of the bracket 110 and may accommodate one set of indentation137 of the attachment portion for an easy installation by an deviceinstaller. Conceivably, the width of the wings may be of sufficient sizeto accommodate a plurality of different sized devices to be hung.

Wings 140 are preferably made of a metal mesh, but can include of anysuitable material or materials so long as the material(s) provide(s)sufficient shear strength to support the bracket 110 and the speaker 260in FIG. 5. Metal mesh is also desirable because the wings areadvantageously relatively thin, so as not to push out the overlyingwallboard, and metals can provide considerable strength and preferablywith thickness of less than 100 thousands of an inch. It is contemplatedother thickness of wings 140 can be used.

Locking mechanism 160 comprises the locking of the mating portion 142 onthe wing 140 to the attachment positions 120 of the bracket 110. Thiscan be more specifically shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 4, and 5 which demonstratetwo embodiments of the locking mechanism.

As seen in FIG. 3, the mating portion 142 of the wing mates with theattachment positions 120 of the bracket. Preferably, locking clips 146slides from an optional entry position point 138 onto the bracket.Depending on the desired position of the wing relative to the bracket,the locking clips slides into the outer edge 122 of the bracket 110 andfinds the corresponding desired attachment positions 120 of the bracket.Once in the right position, the locking clips acts as a male portion andmates with the attachment positions that acts like the female portion.

Conceivably, there can be an entry position point at each corner or arectangular or a square bracket. It is also contemplated that no entryposition point is needed in order for the wing to slide into thebracket. The wing can hook onto the inner edge of the bracket from anyposition to ensure locking. As for an ovoid or circular bracket, therecan be one entry position on the bracket to accommodate the wing.

As an added feature to the locking mechanism, holding clip 170 can slidenext to the wing on the bracket to ensure the wing does not move fromthe attachment positions as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 6 and 8. This ensuresthe wing is secured on the bracket and does not slide out of theattachment positions. Holding clip 170 has a mating portion that matesthem with grooves on the bracket.

In an alternative embodiment shown in FIGS. 6, 7, 8, and 9 the bracket310 may be circular in shape. Like its rectangular counterpart, themounting kit 300 comprises round bracket 310, opening 305 withattachment positions 320 that goes around the bracket, wings 340 with amating portion 350, and a holding clip 370.

Bracket 310 has a plurality of attachment positions 320 fitted all alongthe edge 322 of the bracket 310 to receive a wing 340 as shown in FIG.6, but in any event is preferably sized and dimensioned to fit snuglyinto the opening 305. Preferably, bracket 310 has a round perimeter anda curved edge to accommodate the attachment positions, which allows fora tighter locking mechanism. Preferably, there is 0.3 inch width betweenthe edges and they can be as long as it needs to be to accommodate anysized bracket. Depending on how many wings are needed, the bracket canaccommodate at least one and even multiple attachment positions alongthe edge of the bracket.

Attachment positions 320 are preferably located throughout the bracketto receive a wing. Preferably, each side of the bracket will have atleast one attachment position and multiple ones depending on the needfor secure attachment.

In FIG. 7, the wing 340 is connected to a mating portion 350 with twolocking clips 346 across from two indentations 352, and a lip 348. Sincethe bracket is round, the mating portion curves to accommodate the roundbracket 310.

In preferred embodiments, the locking mechanism of the bracket and wingcan be seen in FIGS. 8 and 9. Locking mechanism comprises the locking ofthe mating portion 350 on the wings 340 to the attachment positions 320of the bracket 310. In the round bracket embodiment, preferably there isone entry position point for the wing to slide into the bracket.Conceivably, no entry position point is needed for the wing to slideonto the outer edge of the bracket.

As an added feature to the locking mechanism, holding clip 370 is curvedand can slide next to the wing 340 on the bracket to ensure the wingdoes not move from the attachment positions as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9.Again, this ensures the wing is secured on the bracket and does notslide out of the attachment positions.

In yet another alternative embodiment, the locking mechanism of thepresent bracket system can be of other possible mechanism, such as asnap-on system. The snap-on system allows for the wing to have a matingportion that directly locks onto the bracket with having any entrypositions.

Preferably, the bracket-wing system is installed in a wall panel andthat the wings would extend evenly on both sides into the wall panel.However, sometimes the studs within a wall panel are not spaced evenlyand a window or other fixture may cause an obstruction. So it iscontemplated that the wings are removable and can slide into differentposition to adjust odd size wall panels, including ceilings and corners.

It is also contemplated that the present locking mechanism canaccommodate different installation for various objects, such as a lightswitch plate, HVAC controls, thermostats, switches, outlets, phones,video devices and the like. By adjusting their sizes and shapes, thebracket and the wing can tailored to smaller or larger openings forinstallation. The locking mechanism allows for easy installation andprovide more clearance in locating a stud in the wall panel.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the bracket and the wingare installed in different ways. The wing and bracket could, forexample, be joined together at a job site. More preferably, however, thewing and bracket are provided as an item of manufacture to theinstaller. Thus, in various embodiments a kit could contain one or moreof a wing, a bracket, a holding clip, a speaker housing, a spackleshield, installation screws, and instructions for installation. Theinstaller would then provide whatever labor is appropriate for theinstallation, including installing the wing onto the bracket, optionallyinstalling the spackle shield, and optionally mounting the speakerhousing to the wall panel.

Thus, specific embodiments and applications of wall mounting bracketinstaller with attachable wing systems and methods have been disclosed.It should be apparent, however, to those skilled in the art that manymore modifications besides those already described are possible withoutdeparting from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subjectmatter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of theappended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification andthe claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possiblemanner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises”and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements,components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that thereferenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized,or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are notexpressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at leastone of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C, . . .and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element fromthe group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.

1. An apparatus for mounting of a device, the apparatus comprising: atleast a body portion and a wing portion; whereby the wing portion ismoveable about the body portion; an attachment portion for attachment ofthe wing portion to the body portion.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1,wherein the attachment portion has at least a first attachment point anda second attachment point.
 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the bodyhas a plurality of sides.
 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the bodyhas an outside edge.
 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the attachmentportion has a second attachment point on the side of the body, at whichthe wing can be alternatively positioned with respect to the body. 6.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body is constructed from plastic.7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body is constructed from asubstantially rigid material.
 8. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein thebody is constructed from metal, nonmetal, and other suitably rigidmaterial.
 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body is configured toaccommodate a plurality of sized and dimensioned devices.
 10. Theapparatus of claim 1, wherein the body has a perimeter, and defines anopening which accommodates a plurality of different sized anddimensioned devices to be held.
 11. The apparatus of claim 1, whereinthe body has a plurality of openings.
 12. The apparatus of claim 1,wherein the body has at least a first entry position.
 13. The apparatusof claim 1, wherein the wing slides onto the body via an entry positionand attaches to the attachment portion.
 14. The apparatus of claim 1,further comprising at least one locking mechanism on the body.
 15. Theapparatus of claim 1 further comprising at least one locking mechanismwherein the locking mechanism has a locking clip attached to the wingthat is removably attached to the body.
 16. The apparatus of claim 1,wherein the wing has a lip that slides onto a receiving slot opening onthe body.
 17. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the wing is pre-attachedto the body.
 18. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the wing is removablyattachable to the body of the mounting apparatus.